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Year 1 - The Sound tch

Learn the tch sound in Year 1 spelling. Listen for it in words, then choose the right letters to spell the word correctly.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear tch in witch.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children learn that some sounds are written with more than one letter. The trigraph tch often comes after a short vowel sound in one-syllable words.

Key Terms

Trigraph: Three letters that make one sound, like tch.
Vowel: A, e, i, o, u, the letters that make vowel sounds.
Syllable: A beat in a word, for example, “catch” has one syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does tch mean in Year 1 spelling?

In Year 1 spelling, tch is a trigraph, which means three letters make one sound. It sounds like ch, as in “catch” and “match”.

When do you use tch instead of ch?

You often use tch after a short vowel sound in a short, one-syllable word. For example, “witch” and “catch” use tch after i and a.

How can I practise spelling tch words at home?

Say the word, clap the syllables, and listen for the ch sound at the end. If the word is one syllable with a short vowel, try spelling it with tch.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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